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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1906
Page
2
Ames editorial lauds Maj John F. Lacey as a hard working progressive figure. It highlights his Interior Department reforms, legal digests, and career as a booster for protection and fair elections while noting recent district opposition and caucus battles.
The piece compares moral reformers and magazine critics, noting a Sunday school lesson may expose flaws in reform rhetoric. It references Isaiah as a blunt preacher who labeled the ungodly with harsh terms, lamenting the replacement of hell with sheol in a revised edition.
The Times-Republican is praised as the trusted source for Town and world news in Story County. Ora Williams is highlighted as a leading staff correspondent whose conscientious reporting is cited for accuracy and reliability.
A tutorial page stands out for its strong moral tone and widespread appeal in households. The piece emphasizes virtues and practical guidance that resonate with readers seeking guidance in daily living.
The Sioux City Tribune, northwest Iowa’s top daily, reflects on prestige in journalism. It notes prestige can vanish quickly, but with aggressive modern methods the Tribune can maintain its historic lead despite rivals.
After thirteen weeks of illness Abe Funk has lost fifty five pounds and appears emaciated, with clothes from last summer hanging loosely. He compares himself to Secretary Shaw in thinness, cannot locate pain, but remains unchanged in spirit. He plans to spend the winter in California and keep the Spirit Lake Beacon.
A reflective piece notes Thanksgiving Day as a time many ignore rules, with the president behaving as a poor sport yet attending church and embracing paternal ideas. The author argues for more legal and religious holidays to encourage goodness on expected days.
Hearst travels to Mexico to rest and survey his ranch and mines and states he will not seek another political office. The vigorous campaign he ran pressured the Republicans to nominate the victor, a service the speaker claims.
The Register and Leader defends Shaw and his handling, noting a dignified course and refraining from belittling the Iowan in his efforts at diplomacy.
State board of control asks legislature to prohibit sending sets to the inebriate hospital. It cites many bums who cling to their old reputations and refuse reform, arguing they should be sent somewhere else.
The piece contrasts Brother Payne of the Nevada Representative and Brother Goldthwaite of the Boone News-Republican as they debate polar views, provoking a sense of retreat into the woods. It frames editorial bitterness as a push toward isolation.
The Kensal Journal argues a once prosperous nearby town decayed after farmers stopped buying locally and sent money to mail order houses in Chicago. Retailers closed, population fell, schools and churches faded, leaving a post office and a few shops with no future prospects. Farmers near the town face land value declines of 20 to 30 dollars per acre.
The message notes Thanksgiving Day approaches in a week and asks whether a turkey can be secured. It implies concern about supply or timing without providing specifics.
The Spedden Paige company presented two plays The 4 bred and Kathleen voureen at the o house. Saturday evening prizes were awarded to holders of lucky numbers from the three performances. Howard Banks drew first chair prize Payne second A V Ellis Frank Stultz fourth Lew Cole fifth Arrasmith boy won baby prize from Mr Bennett of the Sheldon bank.
A proverb-like line asserts that a person with wide abilities often avoids action. It emphasizes inaction despite potential, suggesting restraint or indecision as a notable trait. The saying frames talent as hindering decisive effort.
The Warren Commission of Peoria Illinois has acquired the elevator company and the water company with operations at Roland Zearing and McCalisburg. The note hints Peoria may seek more corn production to meet demand.
The Odeboldt Chronicle reports a stone axe unearthed at Sioux Rapids in early November, noting several axes dug up in nearby areas around the same time. The board of control seeks 949 525 to fund institutions under its care for the biennial period, with assurance that every cent is needed. The newly elected secretary of state W C Hayward, born November 22, 1847 in Cattaraugus county New York, has a birthday today. Secretary James Wilson says sentiment in the West favors tariff revision. The president approves the great ditch project and Thanksgiving exercises begin. Secretary Shaw appears uneasy about a second reading of his campaign speeches. John A Kasson of Iowa calls for tariff schedule revisions. Ames will be in Iowa City Saturday amid a blizzard that hits the South harder than the North.
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